Panic buying and stockpiling shoppers have led to supermarkets running low on dairy products. Some people without allergies and intolerances have been buying up dairy-free alternatives instead. At the same time, supermarkets are simplifying their product lines. This means they may not have as many free from options as usual. As a result, some people have found it more difficult to find the free from ingredients they would normally buy. So today I'm bringing you some simple dairy-free recipes that can be cooked using basic ingredients while you are on lockdown.
These recipes are brought to you by bloggers from around the world. Many of them have tons of dairy free recipes on their websites, so make sure you have a browse. These are just the highlights!
Consider the recipes to be a jumping off point to give you inspiration. Adapt the recipes according to what ingredients you have to hand. Be flexible. For example, you can use different types of mince or swap sweet potatoes for white potatoes. Use the spices you have in your kitchen cupboard. Or use tinned or frozen vegetables instead of fresh.
For each recipe I have listed the common allergens in the ingredients. But please check recipes thoroughly to ensure they are suitable for your own needs.
I will be updating this post regularly, so if you have any great dairy-free recipes that can be made with basic ingredients, leave a comment below and I will add it!
Dairy Free Savoury Lockdown Recipes
Vegan Vegetable Cous Cous
Contains: gluten (wheat) - use quinoa for a wheat/gluten free alternative
Vegan Vegetable Cous Cous by Pages Places and Plates
Un-Stuffed Pepper Skillet
Contains: no allergens - just omit the grated cheese garnish at the end of the recipe.
All the ingredients of a stuffed pepper but without the faff of stuffing the pepper!
Un-Stuffed Pepper Skillet by The Recipe Well
Dairy Free Tuna Pasta
Contains: fish, gluten (wheat) - just use gluten free pasta if needed
Dairy Free Tuna Pasta by My Allergy Kitchen
Spicy Red Lentil Soup
Contains: celery (can be left out)
Spicy Red Lentil Soup by Hint of Healthy
Easy Beef Stew
Contains: gluten (wheat)
Easy Beef Stew by Upstate Ramblings
One Pot Sausage Casserole
Contains: no allergens
One Pot Sausage Casserole by My Allergy Kitchen
Easy Canned Butter Beans
Contains: no allergens
These would be delicious served with pitta breads or flatbreads.
Easy Canned Butter Beans by The Live In Kitchen
Vegan Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Contains: no allergens
These look fancy but are surprisingly simple with just a handful of ingredients.
Vegan Stuffed Sweet Potatoes by Delightful Adventures
Turkey, Sage and Apple Hash
Contains: no allergens
Turkey, Sage and Apple Hash by My Allergy Kitchen
Pasta and Pea Salad
Contains: gluten (wheat), although you could use gluten free pasta if needed
Pasta and Pea Salad by Beyond The Chicken Coop
Egg Nest Cups
Contains: eggs
A classic recipe with many possible combinations that can easily be adapted to the ingredients you have.
Egg Nest Cups by Pimento and Prose
Butternut Squash Soup
Contains: no allergens
You can buy packs of frozen, pre-chopped butternut squash if you are struggling to get hold of fresh vegetables.
Butternut Squash Soup by My Allergy Kitchen
Spiced Chickpea Stew
Contains: no allergens
Spiced Chickpea Stew by Veggie Inspired
Cosy Turmeric Wild Rice Soup
Contains: no allergens
Use whatever rice you have to hand for this spicy, warming soup.
Cosy Turmeric Wild Rice Soup by Colourful Lifestyle Nutrition
Spanish Style One Pot Chicken
Contains: no allergens
Spanish Style One Pot Chicken by My Allergy Kitchen
Sesame Noodles
Contains: sesame (can be omitted for sesame allergies)
This would make a great fakeaway treat for the weekend! You can even make a batch and keep it in the fridge for leftovers later in the week.
Sesame Noodles by Moon and Spoon and Yum
Mediterranean Lentil Salad
Contains: sesame (omit the z'atar for sesame allergies)
Use tinned lentils for a quick and easy salad. Just leave out the feta cheese for a dairy free version.
Mediterranean Lentil Salad by The Eternal Hostess
Dairy Free Lamb Curry
Contains: no allergens
Dairy Free Lamb Curry by My Allergy Kitchen
Chicken Rice Noodles
Contains: soya (just leave out the soy sauce or use coconut aminos for soya allergy)
Chicken Rice Noodles by Limitless Allergies
Baked Cajun Chicken Meatballs
Contains: egg, nuts (almonds)
Baked Cajun Chicken Meatballs by Cradle Kitchen
Dairy Free Sweet Lockdown Recipes
Olive Oil Brownies
Contains: gluten (wheat), eggs
Olive Oil Brownies by Simply Whisked
Peanut Butter Jelly Oat Bars
Contains: peanuts, oats
With only four ingredients, but delicious and filling, this no-bake recipe would be easy to make with the kids.
Peanut Butter Jelly Oat Bars by Vegan on Board
Coconut Milk Rice Pudding
Contains: no allergens
A basic rice pudding recipe that can be customised with different toppings, depending on what you have.
Coconut Milk Rice Pudding by My Allergy Kitchen
Chickpea Chocolate Choc Chip Cookies
Contains: nuts
Chickpea Chocolate Choc Chip Cookies by I Heart Vegetables
Vegan Banana Bread
Contains: gluten (wheat)
Vegan Banana Bread by Super Golden Bakes
Healthy Chocolate Brownies
Contains: eggs, almonds
This recipe uses some more unusual ingredients but you should be able to get all of them from larger supermarkets. Alternatively you could order them online.
Healthy Chocolate Brownies by Treat Trunk
Chocolate Coconut Bliss Balls
Contains: no allergens
A healthy snack that feels like a treat, using dry ingredients that you can store for a long time. Very quick and easy to make.
Chocolate Coconut Bliss Balls by My Allergy Kitchen
Cosy Toes Spiced Apple Juice
Contains: no allergens
Sarah describes this as 'a big cuddle in a mug' which sounds lovely!
Cosy Toes Spiced Apple Juice by In Full Flavour
Oat Milk French Crepes
Contains: oats, gluten (wheat), eggs
If you can't find oat milk, Melanie from Petit Porcini also has instructions for how to make your own oat milk.
Oat Milk French Crepes by Petit Porcini
Storecupboard Vegan Treats
Contains: nuts
Storecupboard Vegan Treats by Canterbury Baking School
Fall Maple Spiced Sandwich Cookies
Contains: gluten (wheat), nuts (optional - can be omitted for nut allergy)
Fall Maple Spiced Sandwich Cookies by Spirit and Abundance
Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Edible Cookie Dough
Contains: peanuts, oats
Ever been tempted to just eat all the cookie dough without baking the cookies? Well this recipe is for you!
Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Edible Cookie Dough by Zardy Plants
Chocolate Meringue Cookies
Contains: egg
Chocolate Meringue Cookies by Feasible Feast
Chocolate Cookies
Contains: gluten (wheat)
Chocolate Cookies by Joyful Homemaking
Coconut Crack Bars
Contains: no allergens
Coconut Crack Bars by Absolutely Flavorful
That's all for now. But if you need more ideas, why not check out the Facebook group Cooking With Allergies During Lockdown, created by Nathalie Newman of The Intolerant Gourmand. Or try Cooking from Your Pantry (not allergy-specific).
What are your favourite dairy free storecupboard recipes for life on lockdown? Share in the comments below!
Updated 30th March 2020 to add more recipes!
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